Taco Bell Frutista Freeze among top ads for 2009

January 4, 2010

Taco Bell's Pina Colada Frutista Freeze ad has been named the top scoring ad in the restaurant category by advertising analytics firm Ace Metrix.   Ace Metrix…

Burger King posts Gluten-Sensitive List

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January 4, 2010

Burger King Corp. is making it easier for customers with specific dietary needs, including gluten sensitivity, to identify menu items that fit their…

U.S. Hispanics outspent other demographics in 2009

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January 4, 2010

While the American economy floundered and consumers as a whole tightened their belts, the growth in Hispanic spending was twice the growth in general market…

Subway Real Estate, soldier settle Dallas franchise suit

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January 4, 2010

Subway Real Estate Corp. has settled its two-year legal battle with a former Army reservist in which the reservist was stripped of his Dallas restaurants…

McDonald's Quarter Pounder inventor dies

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January 4, 2010

Al Bernardin, known inventor of the McDonald's Quarter Pounder, has died of a stroke at the age of 81, according to the Chicago Tribune. Bernardin began his…

Carl's Jr. launches 11th annual scholarship program

January 3, 2010

Carl's Jr. has announced that the chain is once again accepting applications for the Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship. The 11th annual…

Captain D's signs new creative

January 3, 2010

Captain D's Seafood Kitchen has selected Zimmerman Advertising, a leading national retail brand-builder agency, to handle the chain's core strategy, creative…

Carl's Jr. launches 11th annual scholarship program

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January 3, 2010

Carl's Jr. has announced that the chain is once again accepting applications for the Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship. The 11th annual…

Captain D's signs new creative

January 3, 2010

Captain D's Seafood Kitchen has selected Zimmerman Advertising, a leading national retail brand-builder agency, to handle the chain's core strategy, creative…

New York Times investigation reveals ammonia in beef

December 30, 2009

An investigation by the New York Times into beef products used by various quick-serve restaurants and federal school lunch programs has revealed injections put…

NRA: Restaurant operators' outlook still down

December 30, 2009

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained cloudy in November, according to the National Restaurant Association, as its comprehensive index of restaurant…

New York Times investigation reveals ammonia in beef

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December 30, 2009

An investigation by the New York Times into beef products used by various quick-serve restaurants and federal school lunch programs has revealed injections put…

NRA: Restaurant operators' outlook still down

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December 30, 2009

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained cloudy in November, according to the National Restaurant Association, as its comprehensive index of restaurant…

Jack in the Box's Samba Carnival float set for Rose Parade

December 29, 2009

More than 30 Samba dancers along with traditional Brazilian drummers and spectacular 15-foot-tall Carnival Puppets will ignite the streets of…

Chick-fil-A kicks off 2010 with yogurt parfait menu addition

December 29, 2009

Chick-fil-A Inc. has announced the launch of two new breakfast-morning menu items -- the Chick-fil-A Yogurt Parfait and the Chick-fil-A House Roast Coffee. The…

Detroit White Castle restaurants roll back prices

December 29, 2009

White Castle restaurants all over the Detroit region are rolling back prices on their most popular "Sack Meals" to say Happy New Year to loyal cravers. For a…

Jack in the Box's Samba Carnival float set for Rose Parade

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December 29, 2009

More than 30 Samba dancers along with traditional Brazilian drummers and spectacular 15-foot-tall Carnival Puppets will ignite the streets of…

Chick-fil-A kicks off 2010 with yogurt parfait menu addition

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December 29, 2009

Chick-fil-A Inc. has announced the launch of two new breakfast-morning menu items -- the Chick-fil-A Yogurt Parfait and the Chick-fil-A House Roast Coffee. The…

Detroit White Castle restaurants roll back prices

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December 29, 2009

White Castle restaurants all over the Detroit region are rolling back prices on their most popular "Sack Meals" to say Happy New Year to loyal cravers. For a…

Jack in the Box offers $3.49 meal deal

December 28, 2009

With deal seekers contemplating splurging on post-holiday sales or putting food on their tables, Jack in the Box restaurants are making it possible to do both.